Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace culture. She was previously a video producer at Yahoo Finance with a focus on personal finance and career development, and has also worked for ABC World News with David Muir and ABC 20/20. Her writing has appeared on amNew York, The Daily Beast, Yahoo Finance, Huffington Post and ABCNews.com. Alyssa graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and sociology from New York University.
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Employees are easily sidetracked by these common distractions. Which one made the top of the list?
By Alyssa PlaceApril 6 -
For people who tapped into their retirement accounts during COVID to manage financial strain, a certified financial planner shares a few ways to get back on track as quickly as possible.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 5 -
Employers are experimenting with internal job fairs, a new definition of flexibility and more in our top stories from this week.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 1 -
To educate and empower parents, Maro Parents offers education and a roadmap for discussing challenging issues impacting kids today.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 31 -
Almost all employees would stay at a company longer if they were given opportunities to learn and grow. This platform is giving employers a solution.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 29 -
As employers anticipate challenges with hiring and retaining their workforce, they’re looking at ways to enhance their retirement plans to stand out from the crowd.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 28 -
Our top stories explore how companies are tailoring their workplace benefits and policies to better support their female workers.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 25 -
Betterleave offers full-spectrum support for dealing with the logistics and emotional challenges of losing a loved one.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 23 -
Women have 30% less retirement savings than men, and it will take more than just a 401(k) benefit to close the gap.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 22 -
This week’s top stories explore how employers can help their workers weather financial strain and get on the right track.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 18